One of the very first things I learned how to cook when I got married was a delicious beef casserole. Well, I have now adapted it for the Instant Pot and it is easier than ever!
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A Winner From Day One
When I got married, I didn’t know how to cook anything! Thanks to my sister’s help, I learned how to make a super easy yet delicious beef casserole.
My husband loved it from the first time I made it! It was a complete success! It was a perfect meal for a beginner, but even today, it stands as one of my family’s favorite meals. The original recipe for this beef casserole was one of the first that I published on this blog.
Beef Casserole Re-Invented
I’m so glad I decided to try my beef casserole recipe in the Instant Pot. It was easy before, but now it’s easy and fast! I made a few adjustments, but the great flavor of the recipe remains.
You’ll love the fact that you don’t have to drain the pasta when making it in the Instant Pot. That right there was enough for me!
My Instant Pot version of this Creamy Beef Casserole is definitely a winner. My family agrees and I know yours will too! If this sounds like your kind of meal make sure and check out my Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac as well!
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Flavorful Yet Mild
This Creamy Beef Casserole is very flavorful and comforting. There is no spiciness to it, which makes it perfect for the little ones. That being said, adults love it too! It’s one of those family-pleasing meals!
My kids and husband are happy that I can now have this family favorite ready in so little time. I hope you will give it a try. I know your family will enjoy it as much as mine does!
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If you are an Instant Pot beginner I have included some extra tips and tricks in the recipe card to help you make this casserole even more delicious.
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Instant Pot Creamy Beef & Macaroni Casserole
CREAMY CASSEROLE MADE WITH ELBOW PASTA, SEASONED GROUND BEEF, AND CORN
Essential Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pounds ground beef I use 90/10 ground sirloin
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 4 cups unsalted beef stock
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 10.5 ounces
- 1 pound elbow pasta
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and allow it to heat up.
- Add the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until the onion begins to turn translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and brown.
- Once the ground beef is fully cooked, turn off the ‘Sauté’ feature.
- Add the salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and corn and mix well.
- Add the beef stock and mix well.
- Add the 2 cans of soup and mix well.
- Add the elbow pasta to the pot and just push them down into the liquid but do not mix them.
- Close the Instant Pot and set it to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ High Pressure for 3 minutes. Remember to set the pressure release valve to sealing. Once cooking is done, allow for a 2-minute Natural Pressure Release. Release any remaining pressure once the two minute NPR has completed and open the pot.
- Add the sour cream and mix all the ingredients well.
- Top each individual serving with Parmesan cheese if desired.
I hardly ever follow recipes but followed this one. The sauce was very good and hit my “I want comfort food” box! Thank you for your blog and recipes. Oh, I added beef better than bullion because I was out of beef bone broth. Delicious!
Hi Dianne! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!
This was amazing! Perfect combination added green beans at end sue to my obsession that every meal should have green except breakfast! Love it! Made for church.
Hi Angie! I’m so happy to hear you loved the recipe! One of my first and still favorite recipes! Thanks for commenting with your results!
Call me crazy, but I did not see where it said to drain off the fat from the beef. Do you not drain yours?
Hi Chris! I use 90/10 ground beef so there’s no need to drain the fat. Thanks for stopping by!
I like to put a twist in this and use 1 pound ground beef and 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
Hi Larry! That sounds delicious! I’ll have to try it with sausage! I bet the kids would love it. If you haven’t tried my Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, please do! It’s soooo yummy! Thanks for stopping by the blog.
I made this tonight with ground turkey. My husband went back for thirds and my 91 year old Mom went back for seconds. It was delicious!!!
Hi Marsha! Woohoo! What an awesome comment! I appreciate you stopping by the blog and I’m so happy your family enjoyed this meal!
Very good I added fresh mushrooms and used 1 can cream of potato and 1 can cream of chicken soup instead of cream of mushrooms.
Hi Lisa! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Your additions sound delicious! I appreciate you stopping by and sharing your results.